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Obituary Notices and Memorials

DERRICK, Beatrice
DERRICK, Beatrice Born Feb. 4, 1923 in West Virginia, passed away May 21, 2014 in Lancaster, Calif. Beatrice graduated from AV High School, circa 1940. She lived in the AV over 70 years and was a member of the Emblem Club, Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, A.V. Hospice and various other clubs. She was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, a consummate volunteer, Hospital, Roosevelt Church and Eastside school, etc. Beatrice is survived by her husband of over 73 years, Olin E. Derrick; sister, Betty Rojas; daughters, Judy Kempel and husband Robert, Gerry Drake and Becky Derrick; grandchildren, Brian Derrick and daughter Abigail, Constance Kempel, Jennifer Kempel, Andrew Kempel, Kathleen Drake, and Christy, and several great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Olin J. Derrick. Services will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Joshua Memorial Park, Lancaster, CA. Arrangments are being handled by Mumaw Funeral Home